Lemme guess - you wear tan slacks and a white shirt, with a leather jacket in cold climes? And you work with F/A's derided by a lot here as vapid blonde bimbos?
How did I score on the psychic test?
And I even have a further sneaking suspicion exactly who you ARE
Unfortunately, the attitude you describe has permeated even to the new young talent as well. It is a shame. A lot even walk with their head down, not held high in pride as they used to. the position of pilot has been SO eroded in Australia, it is about as respected as a bus driver. After all, Hawke did equate us all to one, albeit glorified!
Times, they are a-changing...